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Makita GHU02Z 40V max XGT with a 24 in blade
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The GHU02Z belongs to Makita's 40V max XGT family, the higher voltage system that sits above the familiar 18V LXT range. It pairs a brushless motor with a 24 in (61 cm) alloy steel blade. It is sold as the tool only, so it suits people who already own XGT batteries from another Makita tool and want a long hedge trimmer on the same packs.
- Blade length
- 61 cm (24 in)
- Cutting capacity
- Not stated
- Voltage
- 40 V max XGT
- Weight
- 6.37 kg (listed)
- Battery and charger
- Not included
In its favour
- The 24 in (61 cm) blade suits long, straight hedges where reach per sweep matters.
- Runs on Makita's 40V max XGT platform, the highest voltage system in this guide.
- Brushless motor, according to the listing title.
Good to know
- Tool only, and it needs XGT batteries rather than the 18V LXT packs many Makita owners have.
- The listing has no feature bullets and gives a heavy 6.37 kg weight that may include packaging.
Our take
What the listing tells you
This is a sparse listing. The title confirms 40V max XGT, a brushless motor, a 24 in blade and tool only supply. The specs add an alloy steel blade and a model reference. There are no feature bullets at all, so details such as stroke rate, tooth gap, handle design and vibration control are missing.
The listed item weight is 6.37 kg. That figure is high for a hand held hedge trimmer, and it may include packaging, but the listing does not say. Treat it with caution and check the maker's own figures if weight matters to you.
Why 40V might matter
A higher voltage platform is aimed at heavier work, and a brushless motor generally means less wear and better use of the battery. For hedge cutting, that can translate into keeping blade speed up in dense growth. The listing does not quote any performance figures, though, so this is a general point about the platform rather than a stated result for this tool.
XGT batteries are not the same as 18V LXT packs. If your shed is full of LXT batteries, this is the wrong Makita for you.
Setting it against the 18V options
The Makita DUH602Z gives you a 60 cm blade on 18V LXT with a much lower listed weight of 3.54 kg and a stated cutting rate. The Greenworks 40V 61 cm trimmer matches the blade length, quotes a 27 mm spacing and comes bundled with a pole tool. Both give you more information to buy on than this listing does.
Who it does not suit
It is not a starter tool. With no battery or charger, and no detail on capacity or weight with a pack fitted, first time buyers have too little to go on. It also does not suit anyone who prefers a short, nimble trimmer for shaping small shrubs.
Verdict
The GHU02Z is for existing Makita XGT owners who want a long bar hedge trimmer on batteries they already have. Everyone else should look at the better documented DUH602Z on 18V LXT, or the Greenworks 40V 61 cm bundle if you would rather buy into a system that comes with a battery and charger.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless hedge trimmers
Amazon listing title: Makita GHU02Z 40V Max XGT Brushless Lithium-Ion 24 in. Cordless Hedge Trimmer (Tool Only)